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Classic Michigan Apple Crisp – Gluten Free

  • 15 Minutes
  • 40 Minutes
  • 8 Servings
  • Vegetarian/ Gluten Free
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Ingredients:

Apple Filling

Crisp Topping

Nutritional Information

(Per Serving – Approximate)

Calories:345 Kcal
Carbohydrates:55 g
Sugars:35 g
Protein:4 g
Total Fat:13 g
Saturated Fat:8 g
Fiber:5 g
Sodium:190 mg

This Gluten-Free Michigan Apple Crisp is the kind of fall dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like cinnamon, toasted oats, and pure cozy-season happiness. It’s wonderfully easy to make, yet tastes like you spent the afternoon baking in a little apple orchard cottage.

Fresh Michigan-grown apples – such as sweet-tart Honeycrisp, juicy Jonagold, or classic Ida Red – are tucked beneath a golden, buttery oat topping. As the crisp bakes, the apples become tender and syrupy while the topping turns delightfully crunchy, caramelized, and impossible to resist.

Serve it warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and watch it melt into all those cinnamon-spiced apple juices. For an extra flourish, add a drizzle of caramel sauce – or simply grab a spoon and enjoy it straight from the baking dish. No judgment here.

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, gluten-free flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
  • Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the certified gluten-free oats, gluten-free flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Pour the melted butter over the oat mixture and stir until evenly combined and crumbly.
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
  • Bake for 38 to 42 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  • Allow the crisp to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Cook’s Note:

For a truly gluten-free dessert, check that the oats and gluten-free flour are specifically labeled or certified gluten-free, especially when serving someone with celiac disease. Firm apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well because they hold their texture during baking.

This recipe uses sugar to:

This recipe uses granulated sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of the apples and balance their tartness. Brown sugar in the topping adds a deeper caramel-like flavor and helps create a golden, crisp finish.

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